Did you know there were only four days to the work week this week? You could have fooled me – these have been the longest four days of my life! Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration, but it has felt rather long and arduous, and I’m incredibly happy that it’s basically weekend now. If you missed what happened in the last four days, though, here is what you need to know.
Best Story
So, while it felt like a long week, it was actually filled with a bunch of cool news. Resident Evil 2’s remake is officially a thing, Xbox exclusives could become ecosystem exclusives, and Geek Crate is going to happen. I take back all the sad things I said earlier.
Worst Story
I’m going to officially declare that this was an awesome week considering that the worst news I could find was that we shouldn’t be expecting a new Elder Scrolls for a “very long time”.
Random Story
You want the random? YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE RANDOM! Okay, that might be a total lie. But Darryn tested the Guile Theme theory and the results are glorious.
ION of the Week
I just couldn’t give this award to fried rice, even if it is nice. So, holiday wins!
Most Comments
Alessandro got to play some Metal Gear Solid V at Gamescom, and he wasn’t blown away by the open world. Of course everyone had to comment to let him know that he’s wrong, right? That is just what we need to do.
Least Comments
Sorry Darryn, no one had anything to say about Disney Infinity. Nope, not even one comment. LOSER!
Batman of the Week
Okay, maybe Darryn isn’t that much of a loser seeing as he beat us all to grab Batman this week. Well done, D-force. For all your hard work, you shall be rewarded with a weekend spent in your garage playing dress up. I mean, cosplay.
Header of the Week
Now this is a mashup I would love to play. Okay, probably not, but it still makes me laugh and that’s all that matters.
Comment of the Week
This week’s comment of the week goes to Daniel Hallinan and his defense of Magic the Gathering in the face of Hearthstone’s success.
Magic: The Gathering is actually STILL growing, and it’s growth is surprisingly exponential. It’s bizarre, considering its age, but it’s definitely healthier than it’s ever been. (On a side note, Pokemon is still crazy popular, surprisingly – but the players tend to hide away until there’s an official event for them).
There’s actually no real clash between Magic and Hearthstone, as most magic players (in my experience) happily play Hearthstone as well. Its F2P nature means there’s no financial tug of war, and it slots into the time they have when not playing Magic itself.
Interestingly, the other reason for their co-existence is that they are designed for different habitats. Hearthstone was designed from the ground up to be a digital product, which is a big part of its success. However, as soon as you make it physical, as soon as you put it on an actual table, it starts to fall apart mechanically and losses the majority of enjoyment it elicits. This is largely due to Hearthstone relying a lot on automation, and there’s a *lot* of things going on.
Ultimately, there’s no real reason either of them endanger each other.
Bonus Content
You made it to the end of the weekly wrap! Here, have some bonus content!
First up, a podcast all about sex (NSFW, obviously) and a video about what happens as a result:
Last Updated: August 14, 2015
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 14, 2015 at 12:34
Haha. Poor Darryn. I remember seeing the article pop up, but then I had some actual work to do. That’s the excuse I’m going with.
Pariah
August 14, 2015 at 12:38
I guess the comments went to infinity… and beyond…
Yeah?
Anyone?
No?
Umar
August 14, 2015 at 12:36
Haha, bows down to the tabletop master. Nice one Daniel.
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:54
I’m pretty sure the Hearthstone post was suppost to be FFD 😛
HvR
August 14, 2015 at 12:39
And for god’s sake do not peek behind the curtain…..
Brady miaau
August 14, 2015 at 12:42
I can see why linked the video. Cute
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:44
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Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 12:47
It’s only Friday in about 3 hours time.
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:48
I know but got to get hyped…after work then buying food for the week…
AAAAnd then the weekend!
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Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 12:49
Stay Frosty! huehuehue
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:49
O I am primed…
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 12:49
I use the Rhino class, so I should stay……
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:50
The only thing Rhino does is “stay” behind xD
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 12:51
Bwahahaha
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:51
80% of Rhino down is going back half of the map xD the other 20% is hoping he still has revives
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 12:51
Don’t be mean. Someone playing Rhino gives you a chance to mediate before extracting from a mission.
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:52
You mean spam my slide button…a lot
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 13:13
0_O
DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 12:49
This is how I break free from work on Friday’s!
VampyreSquirrel
August 14, 2015 at 13:32
Updating game so I can play… if I don’t get frustrated with the groups I end up with on the capture missions.
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 13:46
Jump into my group or give me a shout if you need some help, you got me on steam and my IGN for warframe is _Yahtzee_
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 12:48
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Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 12:58
^this
Lardus-For the Emperor!
August 14, 2015 at 13:10
Friday? Why am I wearing my Monday Socks?
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 12:46
Congrats Daniel and Darryn!
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DragonSpirit009
August 14, 2015 at 12:48
So going to print this out and put it on my table for the days when I’m wearing these T-shirts!!
Hammersteyn
August 14, 2015 at 12:48
XD
Ranting Raptor
August 14, 2015 at 13:05
Man. I had some golden ones this week. How much I gotta do to get comment of the week? Sheesh
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 13:09
Agreed. Rigged!
Ranting Raptor
August 14, 2015 at 13:35
RIIIIIIIIIGED!!!!!
Vulcha
August 14, 2015 at 13:28
Golden? You got like 7 upvotes, tops.
Ranting Raptor
August 14, 2015 at 13:35
#glares
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 13:08
How was that comment of the week? Where’s the hate?! Where’s the anger?!
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 13:11
Where’s the comedy!
RinceThis
August 14, 2015 at 13:12
Exactly! Also, why hasn’t @disqus_DoEH3TsffU:disqus won recently? I think it has to do with what he is NOT willing to do… Anymore…
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 14, 2015 at 13:23
I WAZ RURBED!
HvR
August 14, 2015 at 13:17
Pokemon cards are still popular?
Ottokie
August 14, 2015 at 13:18
Yes they are actually xD South Africa has regionals now for international TCG games